Rep. Christopher Smith

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District HD-NJ-4
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 194

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Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. [HCR-60]
Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening. Recognizes the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness of colorectal cancer, providing information on the importance of prevention and early detection through regular screening, and facilitating access to treatment. Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote awareness and to support early identification and removal of pre-cancerous (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/31/2009

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Condemning any action of the PRC that could unnecessarily escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS Impeccable and the subsequent rejection of United States protests to the incident. [HCR-72]
Supports the rise of a peaceful China as a member of the global community. Condemns any action of the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS IMPECCABLE and the subsequent rejection of U.S. protests. Urges the President to raise this matter directly with the President of the PRC.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/12/2009

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Observing the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and calling on all responsible nations to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. [HCR-87]
Observes the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide which claimed the lives of an estimated 800,000 people. Remembers those who were lost and honors those who sought to stop the genocide. Recognizes that genocidal forces have again been unleashed in Darfur, Sudan. Commends the Rwandan peacekeepers' efforts to protect civilians in Sudan. Urges all nations to uphold the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and seek to halt genocide wherever it may occur.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/30/2009

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Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets. [HCR-89]
Supports the goals of the 2009 Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets. Applauds the government of the Czech Republic for its decision to host the Conference. Urges the countries in Central and Eastern Europe which have not already done so to return looted and confiscated properties to their rightful owners or, where restitution is not possible, provide equitable compensation. Supports the decision to make the economic, social, housing, and health care needs of Holocaust survivors a major Conference focus. Calls on the President to send a high-level (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/06/2009

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Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism. [HCR-96]
Commends the parents and relatives of individuals with autism for their sacrifice and dedication in providing for the special needs of individuals with autism. Expresses support for: (1) increasing federal funding for research; (2) the federal government's commitment to provide states with 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities; and (3) the government's commitment to fund services through Medicaid to eligible autistic individuals. Recognizes: (1) the need to begin early intervention services soon after a child has been diagnosed; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Courtney Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 05/14/2009

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [HJR-1]
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 02/09/2009

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [HJR-47]
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 06/12/2009

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. [HJR-50]
Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits either the U.S. Constitution or the constitution of any state from being construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 06/12/2009

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Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools. [HR-1008]
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in this country.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 02/23/2010

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Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea. [HR-1013]
Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be brought to justice. Expresses concern about the further deterioration of security and rule of law in Guinea. Calls on China to cease its material support for the CNDD. Urges all member states of the United Nations to join the United States, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), and the Economic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Ms. Lee (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 01/20/2010

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